2001 -- H 5120

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H  O  U  S  E     R  E  S  O  L  U  T  I  O  N

EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS

WHEREAS, It has been made known to the House that certain persons and organizations are deserving of commendation, and

WHEREAS,

The following individuals of the North Kingstown Girls' Cross Country Team, being this year's Rhode Island State Champions and Runner-ups for the New England Championships: Erika Babat, Dawn Beagan, Claire Berman, Kate Buckley, Allie Hevenor, Naomi Hines, Amanda Zielinski, Stephanie Kolling, Shannon Leary, Margaret Loughlin, Nina Maxwell, Hayley Plowman, Mariah Raynes, Cheryl Russ, Lacey Schlachter, Krystal Stempien, Leah Sullivan, Danielle Tetreault, Lindsay Vieira, and Coaches: Paul Tetreault and Keven O'Neil; and

The following individuals of the Community School, your participation in the D.A.R.E. Program and your commitment to remaining "Drug and Violence Free": Michael Beauregard, Laura Carr, Matthew Dionne, Alicia Firestone, Scott Frechette, Ashley Furtado, Adam Gaulin, Matthew Jones, Andrea Buckley, Susan Lambert, James Leary, Glen Marshall, Cindy Marszalkowski, Sylvia Martins, Michael Menard, Chelsey Mills, Paul Quaglia, Ashley Rubino, Ryan Sloss, Zachary Smith, Kirby Sullivan, Robert Vanwinter, Stephanie Vergano, Jesse Yip, Alessandra Amin, Jeffrey Buress, Chelsea Chastain, Christopher Chenard, Tess Felber, Melissa Ferry, Susan Hashway, Andrew Hitchcock, Alexander Iwuc, Brogan Kisseberth, Amanda Lepore, Sarah McCutcheon, Eric Meunier, Peter Micali, Edward Norberg, Patrick Nosal, Cory Scothon, Elizabeth Simms, Kevin Singleton, Justin Trainor, Raymond Turgeon, Alena Wild, William Ackley, Stephanie Alger, Amanda Antuono, Harrison Beauregard, Amanda Bitsoli, Amander Briggs, Nathan Cabana, Katherine Crepeau, Samantha Dufresne, Alexander Gajewski, Michael Healy, Laura Imswiler, Sarah Johnson, Matthew Leyes, Justin Pernini, Michael Poirier, Melanie Provencal, Kayla Quadros, Heather Scott, Nicholas Senno, Caroline Siravo, Spencer Sullivan, Michael Tomasello, Michael Verdier, Kaeley Adams, Jason Arnold, Danielle Beauregard, Kimberly Brown, Laura Carlstrom, Randy Chace, Tim Combes, Courtney DaSilva, Josh Fothergill, Joseph Gibbons, Mark Gramolini, Shinese Grant, Alison Herrick, Megan Holmes, Kayla Lambrou, Ryan LeFaivre, Joe McCarthy, Zack McDermott, Jon Partington, Shannon Plummer, Alexa Prendergast, Samantha Smalley, Anthony Spangenberger, Marissa Speroni, Michael Baer, Rachel Barrett, Lauren Blanchette, David English, Sara Foster, Brittany Gardner, Artie Gately, Brian Hanuschak, Mark Jackvony, Kara Kelly, Kaitlyn Lambert, Brad Lamoureux, William Martell, Victoria Mayer, Sara Morse, Alexandra Nunes, Michael Pereira, Jesse Poon, Meghan Reilly, Robert Roy, Matthew Russell, Michael Singleton, Matthew Slater and Davey Smith; and

Representative Iwuc

The following individuals of Mercymount Country Day School, your participation in the D.A.R.E. Program and your commitment to remaining "Drug and Violence Free": Charles Blay, Ashley Brouilette, Daniel Burgoyne, Scott Caldwell Jr., Nicole Carriere, Alessandra DiOrio, Kyle Michael Doherty, Nicole Dunn, Ryan Hinchey, Sean Madden, Samantha Marcolini, Megan Lynn Mathews, Colleen Murray, Christopher Paine, Eric Pereira, A. Ross Pini III, Mary Catherine Platzer, Alexander Pryor, Timothy James Raymond, Mallory Sluetz, Mackenzie Smith, Vanessa Velino, Amy Wilcox, Patrick Auclair, Emily Rose Bucchanio, Joshua Chipman, Megan Conery, Katherine Anne Connolly, Elizabeth Cupelo, Joshua Andrew Daigle, Anthony DeGrazia, Rajdeep Dhaliwal, Arielle DiPlacido, Michelle Foley, Ryan Glode, Stephen Gomes, Daniel J. Keyes, Alessandra Lorusso, Paige MacLure, Caroline McDonough, Michael Parry, Carlton Sarcione, Anna Sparks, Lauren Tremor and Jeremy Wilson; and

Representative Iwuc

The following individuals of Garvin Memorial School, your participation in the D.A.R.E. Program and your commitment to remaining "Drug and Violence Free": Rachel Baxter, Kayla Beauvais, Ashley Brown, Ryan Burns, Jessica Cardoso, Renee Cartier, Michael D'Ambrosia, Brandon Doucet, Michael Duggins, Kristina Dunham, Ryan Fournier, Sara Grizebien, Jeremy Held, Amanda Henry, Gregory Kern, Anthony Kubat, Chantel Loura, Brett Martins, Joshua Rocha, Christopher Ronning, Colin Shorter, Cody Small, Joshua Spearin, Anthony Woodbury, Alexander Bailey, Matthew Barlow, Christina Begin, Edward Belmont, Heather Cote, Amanda Gildea, Allyson Girard, Jennifer Guyer, Shawn Hannagan, Alyson Jacques, Justin Maneca, Joshua McLemore, Erin Mitchell, Kyle Parker, Christopher Pascale, Kristopher Rose, Daniel Saraiva, Kyle Schoolcraft, David Sherman, Bethany Simpson, Brieanna Small, Kayleigh Smith, Justin Velez, Christian Zuleta, Geilyn Akucewich, Christopher Barnhart, Brooke Bartosiak, Katie Beauregard, Michael Billington, Victoria Billington, Stephen Costa, Matthew Diamond, James Duhamel, Curtis Ewing, Eric Fino, Joshua Flanigan, Ryan Gray, Jessica LaFlamme, Patrick LaQuerre, Chelsea Mahoney, Shannon Martineau, Nicholas Mello, Kayla Nastari, Jason Oliveira, Nicholas Sidla, Michael Silva, Heather Wild and Jacquelyn Young; and

Representative Iwuc

Mrs. Michelle Kerri Gonya and Mr. Edward Pezzelli Jr., the joyous occasion of their marriage on December 22, 2000, may their life together be filled with laughter and love, and

Representative Caprio

Terri "Diane" Tucker, the joyous celebration of her birthday on December 27, 2000; and

Representative Benson

The Mt. Hope High School Student Council, being awarded the "Silver Council Award"; and Representative Anguilla

Deputy Chief Howard M. "Buckey" Sheats, Jr., his retirement after more than 25 years of loyal and dedicated service to the community and the Cumberland Police Department and your promotion to Police Chief of the Winchester New Hampshire Police Department; and

Speaker John B. Harwood

The Honorable Joseph J. Solomon, being elected as President of the Warwick City Council on January 2, 2001; and Representative Naughton

Alan Thorburn, your appointment to the Northeastern University Interpreter Education Project Advisory Board; and Representative Naughton

Bonnie Abols, your appointment to the Board of Trustees for the Rhode Island School for Deaf; and Representative Naughton

Chris and Maria O'Brien, the joyous occasion of the birth of your daughter, Lauren Cecelia O'Brien, on December 21, 2000; and

M. Kirtley Horton and Seth MaCallister Cameron, the joyous and momentous occasion of their marriage on September 30, 2000; and Representative Callahan

Fire Fighter Gregg Morash, your promotion to Lieutenant of the North Kingstown Fire Department on December 31, 2000; and Representative Carter

Reverend Paul S. Koumrian, opening the Millennium Session of the Rhode Island House of Representatives by giving the invocation; and Representative Amaral

Daniel J. Godin and T. William Pepper of Troop 11, Coventry, your outstanding achievement in attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on December 3, 2000; and

Representative S. Anderson

Antonetta and Alfred Bagaglia, the joyous and momentous occasion of their 50^th Wedding Anniversary on January 1, 2001; and Representative Corvese

Matthew MacGregor Stephenson of the Boy Scouts of American, your outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on January 13, 2001; and

George and Claire Dominov, the joyous and momentous occasion of their 50^th Wedding Anniversary on August 26, 2000; and

The following individuals of Kevin K. Coleman Elementary School, being named Student of the Month for November 2000 "Academic Effort, Citizenship and School Behavoir": Ismael Cabezudo, Mariah Eason, Francis Dejesus, James Bigelow, Jessica Colomba, Kacie Whiting, Evelidis Bueno, Ellen Ebiwa, Chloe Campos, Marcus Charette, Katrina Charette, Robert Abney and Josiane Coleta; and Representative Picard

The following individuals of Kevin K. Coleman Elementary School, being named Student of the Month for December 2000 "Academic Effort, Citizenship and School Behavoir": Rosiliz Paulino, Ngan Nguyen, Michael Phammachanh, Luz Rodriquez, D'Anailys Sanabria, Colby Lithyouvong, Peter Chung, Scott Gledhill, Phouthone Malayphone, Craig Amato, Karen Duong, Lamont Robinson and Suheyla Lopez; and

Representative Picard

Jacquelyn A. Lafond, the joyous and momentous occasion of her 50^th birthday on January 18, 2001; and Representative Pires

Jacquelyn A. Lafond - Bouchard - Tapson - Lafond, her monumental tenacity, tremendous audacity and capricious ability to survive multiple marriages and attain her 50^th year of life on January 18, 2001; and Representative Pires

Daniel J. McKee, being inaugurated as Mayor of the Town of Cumberland on Sunday the 7^th of January 2001; and

Chief Anthony J. Silva, being elected as President of the Police Chief Association on January 20, 2001; and Representative Menard

Kevin Nash, receiving the Middletown Youth Football and Cheerleading Scholastic Award in the Flag Division; and Representative Long Ryan Fraser, receiving the Middletown Youth Football and Cheerleading Scholastic Award in the Mitey - Mite Division; and Representative Long

Josh Taggart, receiving the Middletown Youth Football and Cheerleading Scholastic Award in the Jr. Pee Wee Football Division; and Representative Long

The following individuals, receiving the Middletown Youth Football and Cheerleading Scholastic Award in the Jr. Pee Wee Cheerleading Division: Jennifer Worth, Chris Dunn and Laura Bowers; and Representative Long

Josh Heaney, receiving the Middletown Youth Football and Cheerleading Scholastic Award in the Midget Football Division; and Representative Long

Lisa Marie Longo, receiving the Middletown Youth Football and Cheerleading Scholastic Award in the Midget Cheerleading Division; and Representative Long

Josh Heaney, your hard work and dedication to your studies and attaining a 4.0 grade point average; and Representative Long

The Honorable Eileen M. Cook, your election to President Pro-Tempore of the North Providence City Council on January 7, 2001; and Representative Schadone

The Honorable Richard H. DeGregorio, your election to President Pro-Tempore of the Warwick City Council on January 2, 2001; and Representative Naughton

Christopher M. Roberts of Troop 1139, Slatersville, your outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on January 14, 2001, the highest award in the Scouting program; and Speaker John B. Harwood and

Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

David R. White, Supervisor of the Rhode Island Department of Corrections; Adult Probation and Parole, his retirement on December 22, 2000, after 35 years of loyal and dedicated service to the State of Rhode Island; and Representative Shanley

Sergio C. Esteireiro of Sergio Photography, his dedication to his community and the State of Rhode Island through his ostentation of photography; and Representative Coogan

Chief George Arruda of the Tiverton Police Department, being elected Vice President of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association; and Representative Barr, II

Chief Jamie Hainsworth of the Glocester Police Department, being elected Sergeant at Arms of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association; and Representative Barr, II

Chief Thomas Tighe of the Jamestown Police Department, being elected Secretary of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association; and Representative Barr, II

Councilman Edward DelGrande, his retirement after 18 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Town of Lincoln; and Representative Barr, II

Councilman Douglas Allen, his many years of loyal and dedicated service to the Town of Lincoln; and Representative Barr, II

Jonathan F. Oster, being elected as the Lincoln Town Administrator on January 22, 2001; and

Chief Anthony J. Silva of the Cumberland Police Department, being elected President of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association; and

Chief William Burns of the Middletown Police Department, being elected as the Treasurer of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association; and

Representative Barr, II

Charles H. Ross, the joyous celebration of his 100^th Birthday; and Representative Barr, II

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives hereby extends to the aforesaid persons and organizations its very best wishes on this memorable occasion and expresses the hope for continued good fortune; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State is hereby respectfully requested to transmit a

properly inscribed citation to each of the aforesaid.